19-1316; Rev 1; 12/97
Low-Power, Dual, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs
with Serial Interface
____________________________Features
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
______________Ordering Information
________________________Applications
Industrial Process Control
Digital Offset and Gain
Adjustment
Motion Control
Remote Industrial Controls
MicroprocessorControlled Systems
Automatic Test
Equipment (ATE)
12-Bit Dual DAC with Internal Gain of +2V/V
Rail-to-Rail Output Swing
12µs Settling Time
Single-Supply Operation: +5V (MAX5154)
+3V (MAX5155)
Low Quiescent Current: 500µA (normal operation)
2µA (shutdown mode)
SPI/QSPI and Microwire Compatible
Available in Space-Saving 16-Pin QSOP Package
Power-On Reset Clears Registers and DACs
to Zero
Adjustable Output Offset
PART
TEMP. RANGE
MAX5154ACPE
MAX5154BCPE
MAX5154ACEE
MAX5154BCEE
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
PIN-PACKAGE
16 Plastic DIP
16 Plastic DIP
16 QSOP
16 QSOP
INL
(LSB)
±1/2
±1
±1/2
±1
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
_________________________________________________________Functional Diagram
DOUT
CL
PDL
DGND
AGND
VDD
REFA
OSA
DECODE
CONTROL
R
R
INPUT
REG A
16-BIT
SHIFT
REGISTER
DIN
OUTA
OSB
DAC A
R
MAX5154
MAX5155
SR
CONTROL
CS
DAC
REG A
LOGIC
OUTPUT
SCLK
INPUT
REG B
UPO
Rail-to-Rail is a registered trademark of Nippon Motorola Ltd.
DAC
REG B
R
OUTB
DAC B
REFB
SPI and QSPI are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
Microwire is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.
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MAX5154/MAX5155
_______________General Description
The MAX5154/MAX5155 low-power, serial, voltage-output, dual 12-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs)
consume only 500µA from a single +5V (MAX5154) or
+3V (MAX5155) supply. These devices feature Rail-toRail® output swing and are available in a space-saving
16-pin QSOP package. To maximize the dynamic
range, the DAC output amplifiers are configured with an
internal gain of +2V/V.
The 3-wire serial interface is SPI™/QSPI™ and
Microwire™ compatible. Each DAC has a doublebuffered input organized as an input register followed
by a DAC register, which allows the input and DAC registers to be updated independently or simultaneously
with a 16-bit serial word. Additional features include
programmable shutdown (2µA), hardware-shutdown
lockout (PDL), a separate reference voltage input for
each DAC that accepts AC and DC signals, and an
active-low clear input (CL) that resets all registers and
DACs to zero. These devices provide a programmable
logic pin for added functionality, and a serial-data output pin for daisy chaining.
MAX5154/MAX5155
Low-Power, Dual, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs
with Serial Interface
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
Plastic DIP (derate 10.5mW/°C above +70°C) ...........842mW
QSOP (derate 8.30mW/°C above +70°C) ...................667mW
CERDIP (derate 10.00mW/°C above +70°C) ..............800mW
Operating Temperature Ranges
MAX515_ _C_ E .................................................0°C to +70°C
MAX515_ _E_ E ..............................................-40C° to +85°C
MAX515_ _MJE.............................................-55°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec) .............................+300°C
VDD to AGND............................................................-0.3V to +6V
VDD to DGND ...........................................................-0.3V to +6V
AGND to DGND ..................................................................±0.3V
OSA, OSB to AGND........................(AGND - 4V) to (VDD + 0.3V)
REF_, OUT_ to AGND.................................-0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
Digital Inputs (SCLK, DIN, CS, CL, PDL)
to DGND............................................................(-0.3V to +6V)
Digital Outputs (DOUT, UPO)
to DGND ................................................-0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
Maximum Current into Any Pin .........................................±20mA
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX5154
(VDD = +5V ±10%, VREFA = VREFB = 2.048V, RL = 10kΩ, CL = 100pF, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are
at TA= +25°C (OS_ tied to AGND for a gain of +2V/V).)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
STATIC PERFORMANCE
Resolution
12
Bits
MAX5154A
±1/2
MAX5154B
±1
Integral Nonlinearity
INL
(Note 1)
Differential Nonlinearity
DNL
Guaranteed monotonic
±1
Code = 6
±6
Offset Error
Offset Tempco
Vos
TCVos
Normalized to 2.048V
4
Gain Error
-0.2
Gain-Error Tempco
VDD Power-Supply
Rejection Ratio
PSRR
Normalized to 2.048V
4
4.5V ≤ VDD ≤ 5.5V
20
LSB
LSB
mV
ppm/°C
±3
LSB
ppm/°C
260
µV/V
REFERENCE INPUT
Reference Input Range
REF
Reference Input Resistance
RREF
0
Minimum with code 1554 hex
14
VDD - 1.4
V
20
kΩ
MULTIPLYING-MODE PERFORMANCE
Reference 3dB Bandwidth
Input code = 1FFE hex,
VREF_ = 0.67Vp-p at 2.5VDC
300
kHz
Reference Feedthrough
Input code = 0000 hex,
VREF_ = (VDD - 1.4Vp-p) at 1kHz
-82
dB
Input code = 1FFE hex,
VREF_ = 1Vp-p at 1.25VDC, f = 25kHz
75
dB
Signal-to-Noise plus
Distortion Ratio
SINAD
DIGITAL INPUTS
Input High Voltage
VIH
CL, PDL, CS, DIN, SCLK
Input Low Voltage
VIL
CL, PDL, CS, DIN, SCLK
Input Hysteresis
VHYS
Input Leakage Current
IIN
Input Capacitance
CIN
2
3
V
0.8
200
VIN = 0V to VDD
0.001
8
_______________________________________________________________________________________
V
mV
±1
µA
pF
Low-Power, Dual, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs
with Serial Interface
(VDD = +5V ±10%, VREFA = VREFB = 2.048V, RL = 10kΩ, CL = 100pF, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are
at TA= +25°C (OS_ tied to AGND for a gain of +2V/V).)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
0.13
0.40
UNITS
DIGITAL OUTPUTS (DOUT, UPO)
Output High Voltage
VOH
ISOURCE = 2mA
Output Low Voltage
VOL
ISINK = 2mA
VDD - 0.5
V
V
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Voltage Output Slew Rate
SR
Output Settling Time
To 1/2LSB of full-scale, VSTEP = 4V
Output Voltage Swing
Rail-to-rail (Note 2)
OSA or OSB Input Resistance
ROS_
24
Time Required to Exit Shutdown
CS = VDD, fDIN = 100kHz, VSCLK = 5Vp-p
Digital Feedthrough
Digital Crosstalk
0.75
V/µs
15
µs
0 to VDD
V
34
kΩ
25
µs
5
nV-s
5
nV-s
POWER SUPPLIES
Positive Supply Voltage
VDD
Power-Supply Current
IDD
Power-Supply Current
in Shutdown
4.5
(Note 3)
IDD(SHDN) (Note 3)
Reference Current in Shutdown
5.5
V
0.5
0.65
mA
2
10
µA
0
±1
µA
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
SCLK Clock Period
tCP
100
ns
SCLK Pulse Width High
tCH
(Note 4)
40
ns
SCLK Pulse Width Low
tCL
40
ns
CS Fall to SCLK Rise
Setup Time
tCSS
40
ns
SCLK Rise to CS Rise
Hold Time
tCSH
0
ns
SDI Setup Time
tDS
40
ns
SDI Hold Time
tDH
0
ns
SCLK Rise to DOUT
Valid Propagation Delay
tDO1
CLOAD = 200pF
80
ns
SCLK Fall to DOUT
Valid Propagation Delay
tDO2
CLOAD = 200pF
80
ns
SCLK Rise to CS Fall Delay
tCS0
10
ns
CS Rise to SCLK Rise Hold
tCS1
40
ns
CS Pulse Width High
tCSW
100
ns
Note 1: Accuracy is specified from code 6 to code 4095.
Note 2: Accuracy is better than 1LSB for VOUT_ greater than 6mV and less than VDD - 50mV. Guaranteed by PSRR test at the end
points.
Note 3: Digital inputs are set to either VDD or DGND, code = 0000 hex, RL = ∞.
Note 4: SCLK minimum clock period includes the rise and fall times.
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MAX5154/MAX5155
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX5154 (continued)
MAX5154/MAX5155
Low-Power, Dual, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs
with Serial Interface
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX5155
(VDD = +2.7V to +3.6V, VREFA = VREFB = 1.25V, RL = 10kΩ, CL = 100pF, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values
are at TA = +25°C (OS_ pins tied to AGND for a gain of +2V/V).)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
STATIC PERFORMANCE
Resolution
12
Bits
MAX5155A
±1
MAX5155B
±2
Integral Nonlinearity
INL
(Note 5)
Differential Nonlinearity
DNL
Guaranteed monotonic
±1
Offset Error
Vos
Code = 10
±6
Offset Tempco
TCVos
Normalized to 1.25V
6.5
Gain Error
VDD Power-Supply
Rejection Ratio
PSRR
Normalized to 1.25V
6.5
2.7V ≤ VDD ≤ 3.6V
40
LSB
mV
ppm/°C
-0.2
Gain-Error Tempco
LSB
±4
LSB
ppm/°C
320
µV/V
REFERENCE INPUT (VREF)
Reference Input Range
REF
Reference Input Resistance
RREF
0
Minimum with code 1554 hex
14
VDD - 1.4
V
20
kΩ
MULTIPLYING-MODE PERFORMANCE
Reference 3dB Bandwidth
Input code = 1FFE hex,
VREF_ = 0.67Vp-p at 0.75VDC
300
kHz
Reference Feedthrough
Input code = 0000 hex,
VREF_ = (VDD - 1.4)Vp-p at 1kHz
-82
dB
Input code = 1FFE hex,
VREF_ = 1Vp-p at 1VDC, f = 15kHz
73
dB
Signal-to-Noise plus
Distortion Ratio
SINAD
DIGITAL INPUTS
Input High Voltage
VIH
CL, PDL, CS, DIN, SCLK
Input Low Voltage
VIL
CL, PDL, CS, DIN, SCLK
Input Hysteresis
Input Leakage Current
Input Capacitance
VHYS
IIN
2.2
V
0.8
200
VIN = 0V to VDD
0
CIN
V
mV
±1
8
µA
pF
DIGITAL OUTPUTS (DOUT, UPO)
Output High Voltage
VOH
ISOURCE = 2mA
Output Low Voltage
VOL
ISINK = 2mA
VDD - 0.5
V
0.13
0.4
V
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Voltage Output Slew Rate
SR
Output Settling Time
To 1/2LSB of full-scale, VSTEP = 2.5V
Output Voltage Swing
Rail-to-rail (Note 6)
OSA or OSB Input Resistance
ROS_
24
Time Required for Valid
Operation after Shutdown
Digital Feedthrough
Digital Crosstalk
4
CS = VDD, fDIN = 100kHz, VSCLK = 3Vp-p
0.75
V/µs
15
µs
0 to VDD
V
34
kΩ
25
µs
5
nV-s
5
nV-s
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Low-Power, Dual, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs
with Serial Interface
(VDD = +2.7V to +3.6V, VREFA = VREFB = 1.25V, RL = 10kΩ, CL = 100pF, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values
are at TA = +25°C (OS_ pins tied to AGND for a gain of +2V/V).)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
POWER SUPPLIES
Positive Supply Voltage
VDD
Power-Supply Current
IDD
Power-Supply Current
in Shutdown
2.7
(Note 7)
IDD (SHDN) (Note 7)
Reference Current in Shutdown
3.6
V
0.45
0.6
mA
1
8
µA
0
±1
µA
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
SCLK Clock Period
tCP
100
ns
SCLK Pulse Width High
tCH
(Note 4)
40
ns
SCLK Pulse Width Low
tCL
40
ns
CS Fall to SCLK Rise
Setup Time
tCSS
40
ns
SCLK Rise to CS Rise Hold Time
tCSH
0
ns
SDI Setup Time
tDS
50
ns
SDI Hold Time
tDH
0
ns
SCLK Rise to DOUT Valid
Propagation Delay
tDO1
CLOAD = 200pF
120
ns
SCLK Fall to DOUT Valid
Propagation Delay
tDO2
CLOAD = 200pF
120
ns
SCLK Rise to CS Fall Delay
tCS0
10
ns
CS Rise to SCLK Rise Hold
tCS1
40
ns
CS Pulse Width High
tCSW
100
ns
Note 5: Accuracy is specified from code 10 to code 4095.
Note 6: Accuracy is better than 1LSB for VOUT greater than 6mV and less than VDD - 80mV. Guaranteed by PSRR test at the end
points.
Note 7: Digital inputs are set to either VDD or DGND, code = 0000 hex, RL = ∞.
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MAX5154/MAX5155
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX5155 (continued)
__________________________________________Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD = +5V, RL = 10kΩ, CL = 100pF, OS_ pins tied to AGND, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX5154
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
370
740
1110
1480
-40
CODE = 0000 (HEX)
-60
-70
VREF = 2.048V
RL = ∞
-55 -35 -15
1850
-50
5
25
45
65
-80
1
85 105 125
10
100
FREQUENCY (kHz)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
FREQUENCY (kHz)
FULL-SCALE ERROR vs. RESISTIVE LOAD
REFERENCE FEEDTHROUGH AT 1kHz
SHUTDOWN CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
0
-0.25
-0.50
-0.75
-1.00
VREF = 3.6Vp-p @ 1.88VDC
CODE = 0000 (HEX)
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
-110
-120
6
VREF = 1V
5
-130
-1.25
MAX5154/5155 toc06
0.25
-50
SHUTDOWN CURRENT (µA)
VREF = 2.048V
RELATIVE OUTPUT (dB)
MAX5154/5155 toc04
0.50
FULL-SCALE ERROR (LSB)
550
400
-20
1
VREF = 1Vp-p @ 2.5VDC
CODE = 1FFE (HEX)
450
VREF = 0.67Vp-p @ 2.5VDC
CODE = 1FFE (HEX)
-18
600
500
-30
THD + NOISE (dB)
-6
CODE = 1FFE (HEX)
650
MAX5154/5155 toc05
RELATIVE OUTPUT (dB)
-4
700
MAX5154/5155 toc02
-2
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
MAX5154/5155toc01
0
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
PLUS NOISE vs. FREQUENCY
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX5154/5155 toc03
REFERENCE VOLTAGE INPUT
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
4
3
2
1
-140
-1.50
-150
0.1
1
10
100
0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
RL (kΩ)
FREQUENCY (kHz)
OUTPUT FFT PLOT
DYNAMIC RESPONSE RISE TIME
-55 -35 -15
MAX5154/5155 toc07
VREF = 2.45Vp-p @ 1.225VDC
f = 1kHz
CODE = 1FFE (HEX)
-10
-20
-30
5
25
45 65
DYNAMIC RESPONSE FALL TIME
MAX5154/5155 toc09
CS
5V/div
CS
5V/div
OUT_
1V/div
OUT_
1V/div
NOTE: RELATIVE TO FULL-SCALE
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
0.5
1.6
2.7
3.8
FREQUENCY (kHz)
6
85 105 125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
MAX5154/5155 toc08
0
RELATIVE OUTPUT (dB)
MAX5154/MAX5155
Low-Power, Dual, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs
with Serial Interface
4.9
6.0
2µs/div
VREF = 2.048V
2µs/div
VREF = 2.048V
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Low-Power, Dual, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs
with Serial Interface
MAX5154/MAX5155
_____________________________Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = +3V, RL = 10kΩ, CL = 100pF, OS_pins tied to AGND, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX5155
-8
-10
-12
-14
CODE = 1FFE (HEX)
520
-30
VREF = 1Vp-p @ 1VDC
CODE = 1FFE (HEX)
-40
THD + NOISE (dB)
-6
540
VREF = 1V
RL = ∞
MAX5154/5155 toc11
-4
560
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
MAX5154/5155 toc10
0
-2
500
480
460
440
VREF = 0.67Vp-p @ 0.75VDC
CODE = 1FFE
-70
420
400
-20
1
320
640
960
1280
5
25
45
65
1
85 105 125
10
100
TEMPERATURE (°C)
FREQUENCY (kHz)
FULL-SCALE ERROR vs. RESISTIVE LOAD
REFERENCE FEEDTHROUGH AT 1kHz
SHUTDOWN CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
-0.50
-0.75
-1.00
-70
-80
-90
-100
-110
-120
3.0
2.8
SHUTDOWN CURRENT (µA)
-0.25
VREF = 1.6Vp-p @ 0.88VDC
CODE = 0000 (HEX)
-60
RELATIVE OUTPUT (dB)
MAX5154/5155 toc13
0
-50
MAX5154/5155 toc14
FREQUENCY (kHz)
VREF = 1.25V
FULL-SCALE ERROR (LSB)
-80
-55 -35 -15
1600
0.25
1
10
100
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.2
1.0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
OUTPUT FFT PLOT
DYNAMIC RESPONSE RISE TIME
VREF = 1.4Vp-p @ 0.75VDC
f = 1kHz
CODE = 1FFE (HEX)
5
25
45
65
85 105 125
DYNAMIC RESPONSE FALL TIME
MAX5154/5155 toc17
0
-55 -35 -15
TEMPERATURE (°C)
FREQUENCY (kHz)
-20
2.2
1.4
RL (kΩ)
-10
2.4
-140
MAX5154/5155toc16
0.1
VREF = 1V
RL = ∞
2.6
-130
-150
-1.25
RELATIVE OUTPUT (dB)
-60
CODE = 0000 (HEX)
-16
-18
-50
MAX5154/5155 toc15
RELATIVE OUTPUT (dB)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
PLUS NOISE vs. FREQUENCY
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX5154/5155 toc12
REFERENCE VOLTAGE INPUT
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
MAX5154/5155 toc18
CS
2V/div
CS
2V/div
OUT_
500mV/div
OUT_
500mV/div
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
0.5
1.6
2.7
3.8
FREQUENCY (kHz)
4.9
2µs/div
6.0
VREF = 1.25V
2µs/div
VREF = 1.25V
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7
_____________________________Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = +5V (MAX5154), VDD = +3V (MAX5155), RL = 10kΩ, CL = 100pF, OS_ pins tied to AGND, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX5154/MAX5155
0.60
MAX5154/5155toc19
0.60
MAX5155
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
0.55
CODE = 1FFE (HEX)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
CODE = 1FFE (HEX)
0.50
CODE = OOOO (HEX)
0.45
0.55
MAX5154/5155toc20
MAX5154
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
0.50
CODE = OOOO (HEX)
0.45
0.40
0.40
4.50
4.75
5.00
5.25
5.50
2.7
3.0
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
3.3
3.6
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
MAX5154/5155 toc21
MAX5154
MAJOR-CARRY TRANSITION
CS
2V/div
OUT_
50mV/div
AC COUPLED
5µs/div
TRANSITION FROM 1000 (HEX) TO 0FFE (HEX)
MAX5154
ANALOG CROSSTALK
MAX5154/5155 toc23
MAX5154
DIGITAL FEEDTHROUGH
MAX5154/5155 toc22
MAX5154/MAX5155
Low-Power, Dual, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs
with Serial Interface
OUTA
5V/div
OUTA
500µV/div
AC COUPLED
OUTB
200µV/div
AC COUPLED
250µs/div
2.5µs/div
VREF = 2.048V, GAIN = +2V/V, CODE = 1FFE HEX
8
SCLK
5V/div
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Low-Power, Dual, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs
with Serial Interface
MAX5154/MAX5155
_____________________Pin Description
OS_
R
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
1
AGND
Analog Ground
2
OUTA
DAC A Output Voltage
3
OSA
DAC A Offset Adjustment
4
REFA
Reference for DAC A
5
CL
Active-Low Clear Input. Resets all registers to zero. DAC outputs go to 0V.
6
CS
Chip-Select Input
7
DIN
Serial-Data Input
8
SCLK
Serial Clock Input
9
DGND
Digital Ground
Figure 1. Simplified DAC Circuit Diagram
10
DOUT
Serial-Data Output
11
UPO
User-Programmable Output
12
PDL
Power-Down Lockout. The device cannot be powered down when PDL is low.
13
REFB
Reference for DAC B
14
OSB
DAC B Offset Adjustment
15
OUTB
DAC B Output Voltage
VOUT = (VREF x NB / 4096) x 2
where NB is the numeric value of the DAC’s binary input
code (0 to 4095) and VREF is the reference voltage.
The reference input impedance ranges from 14kΩ (1554
hex) to several giga ohms (with an input code of 0000
hex). The reference input capacitance is code dependent
and typically ranges from 15pF with an input code of all
zeros to 50pF with a full-scale input code.
16
VDD
Positive Power Supply
R
R
2R
2R
D0
_______________Detailed Description
The MAX5154/MAX5155 dual, 12-bit, voltage-output
DACs are easily configured with a 3-wire serial interface. These devices include a 16-bit data-in/data-out
shift register, and each DAC has a double-buffered
input composed of an input register and a DAC register
(see Functional Diagram). In addition, trimmed internal
resistors produce an internal gain of +2V/V that maximizes output voltage swing. The amplifier’s offset-adjust
pin allows for a DC shift in the DAC’s output.
Both DACs use an inverted R-2R ladder network that produces a weighted voltage proportional to the input voltage value. Each DAC has its own reference input to
facilitate independent full-scale values. Figure 1 depicts a
simplified circuit diagram of one of the two DACs.
Reference Inputs
The reference inputs accept both AC and DC values
with a voltage range extending from 0V to (VDD - 1.4V).
Determine the output voltage using the following equation (OS_ = AGND):
R
2R
D9
OUT_
R
2R
2R
D10
D11
REF_
AGND
SHOWN FOR ALL 1s ON DAC
Output Amplifier
The output amplifiers on the MAX5154/MAX5155 have
internal resistors that provide for a gain of +2V/V when
OS_ is connected to AGND. These resistors are
trimmed to minimize gain error. The output amplifiers
have a typical slew rate of 0.75V/µs and settle to
1/2LSB within 15µs, with a load of 10kΩ in parallel with
100pF. Loads less than 2kΩ degrade performance.
The OS_ pin can be used to produce an adjustable offset voltage at the output. For instance, to achieve a 1V
offset, apply -1V to the OS_ pin to produce an output
range from 1V to (1V + VREF x 2). Note that the DAC’s
output range is still limited by the maximum output voltage specification.
Power-Down Mode
The MAX5154/MAX5155 feature a software-programmable shutdown mode that reduces the typical supply
current to 2µA. The two DACs can be shutdown independently, or simultaneously using the appropriate programming command. Enter shutdown mode by writing
the appropriate input-control word (Table 1). In shutdown mode, the reference inputs and amplifier out-
puts become high impedance, and the serial
interface remains active. Data in the input registers is
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Low-Power, Dual, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs
with Serial Interface
Table 1. Serial-Interface Programming Commands
16-BIT SERIAL WORD
D11.......................D0
(MSB)
(LSB)
FUNCTION
A0
C1
C0
S0
0
0
1
12-bit DAC data
0
Load input register A; DAC registers are unchanged.
1
0
1
12-bit DAC data
0
Load input register B; DAC registers are unchanged.
0
1
0
12-bit DAC data
0
Load input register A; all DAC registers are updated.
1
1
0
12-bit DAC data
0
Load input register B; all DAC registers are updated.
0
1
1
12-bit DAC data
0
Load all DAC registers from the shift register
(start up both DACs with new data.).
1
0
0
xxxxxxxxxxxx
0
Update both DAC registers from their respective input registers
(start up both DACs with data previously stored in the input registers).
1
1
1
xxxxxxxxxxxx
0
Shut down both DACs (provided PDL = 1).
0
0
0
0 0 1 x xxxxxxxx
0
Update DAC register A from input register A
(start up DAC A with data previously stored in input register A).
0
0
0
1 0 1 x xxxxxxxx
0
Update DAC register B from input register B
(start up DAC B with data previously stored in input register B).
0
0
0
1 1 0 x xxxxxxxx
0
Shut down DAC A (provided PDL = 1).
0
0
0
1 1 1 x xxxxxxxx
0
Shut down DAC B (provided PDL = 1).
0
0
0
0 1 0 x xxxxxxxx
0
UPO goes low (default).
0
0
0
0 1 1 x xxxxxxxx
0
UPO goes high.
0
0
0
1 0 0 1 xxxxxxxx
0
Mode 1, DOUT clocked out on SCLK’s rising edge.
0
0
0
1 0 0 0 xxxxxxxx
0
Mode 0, DOUT clocked out on SCLK’s falling edge (default).
0
0
0
0 0 0 x xxxxxxxx
0
No operation (NOP).
x = Don’t care
Note: D11, D10, D9, and D8 become control bits when A0, C1, and C0 = 0. S0 is a sub bit, always zero.
MAX5154
MAX5155
SCLK
SK
DIN
SO
CS
Figure 2. Connections for Microwire
10
I/O
MICROWIRE
PORT
saved, allowing the MAX5154/MAX5155 to recall the
output state prior to entering shutdown when returning
to normal mode. Exit shutdown by recalling the previous condition or by updating the DAC with new information. When returning to normal operation (exiting
shutdown), wait 20µs for output stabilization.
Serial Interface
The MAX5154/MAX5155 3-wire serial interface is compatible with both Microwire (Figure 2) and SPI/QSPI
(Figure 3) serial-interface standards. The 16-bit serial
input word consists of an address bit, two control bits,
12 bits of data (MSB to LSB), and one sub bit as shown
in Figure 4. The address and control bits determine the
MAX5154/ MAX5155’s response, as outlined in Table 1.
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with Serial Interface
SS
DIN
MAX5154
MAX5155
MOSI
SCLK
SCK
CS
SPI/QSPI
PORT
I/O
CPOL = 0, CPHA = 0
Figure 3. Connections for SPI/QSPI
The general timing diagram of Figure 5 illustrates how
data is acquired. Driving CS low enables the device to
receive data. Otherwise, the interface control circuitry is
disabled. With CS low, data at DIN is clocked into the
register on the rising edge of SCLK. As CS goes high,
data is latched into the input and/or DAC registers
depending on the address and control bits. The maximum clock frequency guaranteed for proper operation
is 10MHz. Figure 6 depicts a more detailed timing diagram of the serial interface.
MSB...................................................................................LSB
16 Bits of Serial Data
Address Bits
Control Bits
MSB...DataBits...LSB
SUB
BIT
A0
C1, C0
D11.......................D0
S0
12 Data Bits
0
1 Address/2 Control Bits
Figure 4. Serial-Data Format
CS
COMMAND
EXECUTED
SCLK
1
DIN
A0
8
C1
C0 D11 D10
D9
D8
D7
9
D6
16
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
S0
Figure 5. Serial-Interface Timing Diagram
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MAX5154/MAX5155
The MAX5154/MAX5155’s digital inputs are double
buffered, which allows any of the following: loading the
input register(s) without updating the DAC register(s),
updating the DAC register(s) from the input register(s),
or updating the input and DAC registers concurrently.
The address and control bits allow the DACs to act
independently.
Send the 16-bit data as one 16-bit word (QSPI) or two
8-bit packets (SPI, Microwire), with CS low during this
period. The address and control bits determine which
register will be updated, and the state of the registers
when exiting shutdown. The 3-bit address/control determines the following:
• registers to be updated
• clock edge on which data is to be clocked out via
the serial-data output (DOUT)
• state of the user-programmable logic output
• configuration of the device after shutdown.
+5V
MAX5154/MAX5155
Low-Power, Dual, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs
with Serial Interface
tCSW
CS
tCSS
tCSO
tCL
tCP
tCH
tCSH
tCS1
SCLK
tDS
tDH
DIN
Figure 6. Detailed Serial-Interface Timing Diagram
SCLK
SCLK
MAX5154
MAX5155
DIN
SCLK
MAX5154
MAX5155
DOUT
CS
DIN
MAX5154
MAX5155
DOUT
CS
DIN
DOUT
CS
TO OTHER
SERIAL DEVICES
Figure 7. Daisy Chaining MAX5154/MAX5155s
DIN
SCLK
CS1
CS2
TO OTHER
SERIAL DEVICES
CS3
CS
CS
MAX5154
MAX5155
CS
MAX5154
MAX5155
MAX5154
MAX5155
SCLK
SCLK
SCLK
DIN
DIN
DIN
Figure 8. Multiple MAX5154/MAX5155s Sharing a Common DIN Line
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with Serial Interface
User-Programmable Logic Output (UPO)
UPO allows an external device to be controlled through
the serial interface (Table 1), thereby reducing the
number of microcontroller I/O pins required. On powerup, UPO is low.
PDL)
Power-Down Lockout Input (P
The power-down lockout pin (PDL) disables software
shutdown when low. When in shutdown, transitioning
PDL from high to low wakes up the part with the output
set to the state prior to shutdown. PDL can also be
used to asynchronously wake up the device.
Daisy Chaining Devices
Any number of MAX5154/MAX5155s can be daisy
chained by connecting the DOUT pin of one device to
the DIN pin of the following device in the chain (Figure 7).
Since the MAX5154/MAX5155’s DOUT pin has an internal active pull-up, the DOUT sink/source capability
determines the time required to discharge/charge a
capacitive load. Refer to the digital output VOH and VOL
specifications in the Electrical Characteristics.
Figure 8 shows an alternate method of connecting several MAX5154/MAX5155s. In this configuration, the
data bus is common to all devices; data is not shifted
through a daisy chain. More I/O lines are required in
this configuration because a dedicated chip-select
input (CS) is required for each IC.
__________Applications Information
OS_
+5V/+3V
REF_
VDD
R
MAX5154
MAX5155
R
DAC_
OUT_
AGND
DGND
GAIN = +2V/V
Figure 9. Unipolar Output Circuit (Rail-to-Rail)
OS_
+5V/+3V
REF_
VOS
VDD
R
MAX5154
MAX5155
R
DAC _
OUT_
AGND
DGND
Figure 10. Setting OS_ for Output Offset
Table 2. Unipolar Code Table (Gain = +2)
DAC CONTENTS
MSB
LSB
ANALOG OUTPUT
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 ( 0 )
+V
 4095 

 x 2
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 1 ( 0 )
+V
 2049 

 x 2
REF  4096 
REF  4096 
Unipolar Output
Figure 9 shows the MAX5154/MAX5155 configured for
unipolar, rail-to-rail operation with a gain of +2V/V. The
MAX5154 can produce a 0V to 4.096V output with
2.048V reference (Figure 9), while the MAX5155 can
produce a range of 0V to 2.5V with a 1.25V reference.
Table 2 lists the unipolar output codes. An offset to the
output can be achieved by connecting a voltage to
OS_, as shown in Figure 10. By applying VOS_ = -1V,
the output values will range between 1V and (1V +
VREF x 2).
MAX5154/MAX5155
Serial-Data Output
The serial-data output, DOUT, is the internal shift register’s output. DOUT allows for daisy chaining of devices
and data readback. The MAX5154/MAX5155 can be
programmed to shift data out of DOUT on SCLK’s
falling edge (Mode 0) or on the rising edge (Mode 1).
Mode 0 provides a lag of 16 clock cycles, which maintains compatibility with SPI/QSPI and Microwire interfaces. In Mode 1, the output data lags 15.5 clock
cycles. On power-up, the device defaults to Mode 0.
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 ( 0 )
+V
 2048 

 x 2 = V
REF  4096 
REF
0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 ( 0 )
+V
 2047 

 x 2
0000 0000 0001 (0)
+V


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 ( 0 )
REF  4096 
1 
 x 2
REF  4096 
0V
Note: ( ) are for the sub bit.
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Low-Power, Dual, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs
with Serial Interface
Table 3. Bipolar Code Table
DAC CONTENTS
MSB
LSB
+5V/
+3V
+5V/+3V
ANALOG OUTPUT
26k
AC
REFERENCE
INPUT
1111 1111 1 111 (0)
 2047 
+VREF 

 2048 
1000 0000 0 001 (0)
 1 
+VREF 

 2048 
1000 0000 0 000 (0)
0V
0111 1111 1 111 (0)
 1 
-VREF 

 2048 
0000 0000 0 001 (0)
 2047 
-VREF 

 2048 
0000 0000 0 000 (0)
 2048 
-VREF 
 = - VREF
 2048 
500mVp-p
MAX495
10k
VDD
REF
R
OS_
R
OUT_
DAC_
MAX5154
MAX5155
AGND
DGND
Figure 12. AC Reference Input Circuit
Note: ( ) are for the sub bit.
V+
+5V/+3V
REF_
10k
REF_
10k
PHOTODIODE
+5V/+3V
OS_
VDD
OS_
VDD
R
R
MAX5154
MAX5155
V+
MAX5154
MAX5155
R
VOUT
10k
DAC _
OUT_
DGND
AGND
R
10k
V-
VOUT
OUT_
µP
DAC _
V-
DIN
AGND
DGND
RPULLDOWN
Figure 13. Digital Calibration
Figure 11. Bipolar Output Circuit
Bipolar Output
The MAX5154/MAX5155 can be configured for a bipolar output, as shown in Figure 11. The output voltage is
given by the equation (OS_ = AGND):
VOUT = VREF [((2 x NB) / 4096) - 1]
where NB represents the numeric value of the DAC’s
binary input code. Table 3 shows digital codes and the
corresponding output voltage for Figure 11’s circuit.
Using an AC Reference
In applications where the reference has an AC signal
component, the MAX5154/MAX5155 have multiplying
capabilities within the reference input voltage range
specifications. Figure 12 shows a technique for apply14
V+
ing a sinusoidal input to REF_, where the AC signal is
offset before being applied to the reference input.
Harmonic Distortion and Noise
The total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N) is typically less than -78dB at full scale with a 1Vp-p input
swing at 5kHz. The typical -3dB frequency is 300kHz
for both devices, as shown in the Typical Operating
Characteristics.
Digital Calibration and
Threshold Selection
Figure 13 shows the MAX5154/MAX5155 in a digital
calibration application. With a bright light value applied
to the photodiode (on), the DAC is digitally ramped until
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with Serial Interface
MAX5154/MAX5155
VDD
OSA
VIN
REFA
R
OUTA
CS
SCLK
DIN
VREF
R
MAX5154
MAX5155
SHIFT
REGISTER
INPUT
REG A
DAC
REG A
DACA
INPUT
REG B
DAC
REG B
DACB
R1
R2
OUTB
REFB
VOUT
R3
R4
R
R
[ ] [ ]
= (V 2NA )( R2 )(1+ R4 ) (V
[ 4096 R1+R2 R3 ] [
VOUT = GAIN – OFFSET
OSB
IN
AGND
DGND
REF
2NB
4096
)( R4R3 )]
NA IS THE NUMERIC VALUE OF THE INPUT CODE FOR DACA.
NB IS THE NUMERIC VALUE OF THE INPUT CODE FOR DACB.
Figure 14. Digital Control of Gain and Offset
it trips the comparator. The microprocessor (µP) stores
this “high” calibration value. Repeat the process with a
dim light (off) to obtain the dark current calibration.
The µP then programs the DAC to set an output voltage
at the midpoint of the two calibrated values.
Applications include tachometers, motion sensing,
automatic readers, and liquid clarity analysis.
Digital Control of Gain and Offset
The two DACs can be used to control the offset and
gain for curve-fitting nonlinear functions, such as transducer linearization or analog compression/expansion
applications. The input signal is used as the reference
for the gain-adjust DAC, whose output is summed with
the output from the offset-adjust DAC. The relative
weight of each DAC output is adjusted by R1, R2, R3,
and R4 (Figure 14).
Power-Supply Considerations
On power-up, the input and DAC registers clear (set to
zero code). For rated performance, VREF_ should be at
least 1.4V below VDD. Bypass the power supply with a
4.7µF capacitor in parallel with a 0.1µF capacitor to
AGND. Minimize lead lengths to reduce lead inductance.
Grounding and Layout Considerations
Digital and AC transient signals on AGND can create
noise at the output. Connect AGND to the highest quality
ground available. Use proper grounding techniques,
such as a multilayer board with a low-inductance ground
plane. Carefully lay out the traces between channels to
reduce AC cross-coupling and crosstalk. Wire-wrapped
boards and sockets are not recommended. If noise
becomes an issue, shielding may be required.
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TOP VIEW
AGND 1
16 VDD
OUTA 2
15 OUTB
OSA 3
14 OSB
REFA 4
CL 5
MAX5154
MAX5155
13 REFB
12 PDL
CS 6
11 UPO
DIN 7
10 DOUT
9
SCLK 8
DGND
DIP/QSOP
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TRANSISTOR COUNT: 3053
_Ordering Information (continued)
PART
TEMP. RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX5154AEPE
MAX5154BEPE
MAX5154AEEE
MAX5154BEEE
MAX5154BMJE
MAX5155ACPE
MAX5155BCPE
MAX5155ACEE
MAX5155BCEE
MAX5155AEPE
MAX5155BEPE
MAX5155AEEE
MAX5155BEEE
MAX5155BMJE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-55°C to +125°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-55°C to +125°C
16 Plastic DIP
16 Plastic DIP
16 QSOP
16 QSOP
16 CERDIP*
16 Plastic DIP
16 Plastic DIP
16 QSOP
16 QSOP
16 Plastic DIP
16 Plastic DIP
16 QSOP
16 QSOP
16 CERDIP*
INL
(LSB)
±1/2
±1
±1/2
±1
±1
±1
±2
±1
±2
±1
±2
±1
±2
±2
*Contact factory for availability.
SUBSTRATE CONNECTED TO AGND
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QSOP.EPS
MAX5154/MAX5155
Low-Power, Dual, 12-Bit Voltage-Output DACs
with Serial Interface
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